Züleyha ERTANâKANTOS
This article attempts to explain how leadership in organizational metaphors is perceived. To this aim, first, the concept of leadership will be briefly described. Then, leadership will be discussed according to the metaphors of machines, the eco?system, moral anarchy, culture, politics, self? organizing systems, sand dunes, ants’ nest, the brain, the organism, color, the six hat thinking technique and conversion. The characteristics of leadership are discussed according to metaphors because metaphors provide new and different perspectives for leaders in the creation of a map of invisible elements. According to the machine metaphor, the leader is oppressive; according to the ecosystem metaphor, he is charismatic, visionary, an agent of change and reassuring; according to the metaphor of moral anarchy, he likes to take risks, he has vision, he creates dialogue and transmits information; according to the cultural metaphor, he is reassuring and participatory; according to the policy metaphor, he takes risks, creates a culture of respect and does not flare up in anger easily. In self?organizing systems, according to the brain metaphor, the leader thinks positively, emphasizes synergy, improves him, does not make unnecessary conversation, and chooses appropriate role models for success in organization. According to the organism metaphor, the leader provides the structure for tasks, and guides, discusses, and asks.
